Food is treated with radiation to kill germs and prevent food borne illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research shows that irradiated food does not become radioactive or lose nutrients or otherwise harm human...
Food irradiation has been a hot topic since the early 1960s, particularly when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved, in 1997, the treatment of meat products with a measured dose of radiation, the process commonly called irradiation....
Food irradiation is used in 37 countries worldwide and was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1963, according to information provided by the FDA in 2005. Foods approved for irradiation include fruits, vegetables, seasonings, eggs,...
Food irradiation is a method of food preservation. Irradiation damages contaminating microorganisms and prevents foods from spoiling, says Dr. Charlotte P. Brennand, Extension Food Safety Specialist at Idaho State University. Irradiation does not...
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, or thyroxine. If necessary, a doctor may perform a procedure, or irradiation, to shrink the thyroid gland and slow its output of thyroxine. In this case,...
In a time when people are trying to reduce their consumption of processed foods, meat that has been preserved by exposure to gamma rays does not sound like better living through science to many concerned consumers. Irradiation has been shown to...
When you think of radiation, you might think of cancer treatments or nuclear power plants. In reality, radiation is much more common that you might realize. If you buy produce and meat regularly from your grocery store, you come in contact with...
Taking a tincture offers one way to benefit from the medicinal properties of herbs. A common way to ingest holistic remedies, tinctures present an alternative for those who cannot swallow pills, tables or capsules. Tinctures are often mixed with...
The scientific hypothesis regarding Low Level Light Therapy, or LLLT, is that light in the form of infrared or near infrared may cause a beneficial cellular and chemical change in the body. There have been a number of clinical studies and...
Nuts make an easy and nutritious snack. Dried fruit can be added to nuts to make a trail mix; chestnuts or pecans can be roasted to bring out their flavor; and almonds can be covered in chocolate for a dessert. But not all nuts are the same....
There are a few basic ways to measure the amount of solar radiation striking the earth, called insolation, at any given moment. Thermopiles, pyranometers, panel performance and data logging are the cheapest ways of making the measurements,...
Prevention is always best when it comes to food-borne illness. According to The Partnership for Food Safety Education, food poisoning can cause long-term problems. Kidney failure can result from E. coli, arthritis from Campylobacter, and...
Cholecalciferol, also known as vitamin D3, is the most common and absorbable form of vitamin D. Human beings naturally absorb D3 through sunlight exposure, but sedentary, indoor lifestyles prevent millions of people from getting adequate levels of...
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but researchers are now discovering that exercise can help to reduce the damage from radiation treatments on the brain and aid recovery, according to a study by Duke University published in the October...
Health-conscious people are making organic fruits and vegetables a popular choice. Produce markets and grocery stores offer more and more organic produce to meet the increasing demand. Organic foods cost more than conventional foods, but...
The American Cancer Society describes radiation as high-energy rays aimed at cancerous cells in order to kill them. Radiation stops the cancer cells from growing and multiplying, but it also can damage normal, healthy cells surrounding the...
In areas where clean water sources are unavailable, programs are sometimes undertaken to recycle waste water, or effluent, for human consumption. Proponents of this process have noted that drinking recycled water is better than dying of thirst in...
Used primarily to soothe and moisturize dry and sunburned skin, aloe vera has health benefits that extend to other parts of the body. It is a powerful herbal treatment for internal maladies when consumed as a brewed tea. According to the...
Kombu is the name for a mixture of brown seaweeds of the genus Laminaria. It is a rich source of both iodine and iron but has fewer vitamins than nori, the seaweed eaten with sushi. Traditional Asian medicine has long regarded kombu as having...
Olives, a Mediterranean vegetable, are eaten plain, chopped into recipes or used to add flavor and flair to cocktails, such as the martini. This food introduces a small quantity of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients into your diet, including...
Your doctor may prescribe the anti-fungal lacquer ciclopirox (name brand Penlac) for a mild or moderate case of toenail fungus. According to the Mayo Clinic, ciclopirox is applied daily as a nail polish to the toenail and surrounding skin and...
The World Health Organization estimates that natural herbal remedies are the most frequently used therapy worldwide. These folk remedies are not always folklore. Pharmacologically active therapeutic agents, derived from plants, are used in...
If you have aging skin, you already know that you face more skin problems now than at any other phase during your lifetime. Fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, rash and dry skin often accompany aging skin. However, if you eat a well-balanced,...
Inositol is an organic compound that is produced by the body. It exists in several forms, and its structure is similar to that of the carbohydrate glucose. The most commonly occurring form of inositol is called myo-inositol which resides in muscle...
Radiation therapy is an important treatment modality for breast cancer. For advanced breast cancer, radiation therapy has been shown to perform as well as and sometimes better than mastectomy (complete removal of the breast). Radiation therapy for...
Parasites infect millions of people around the world. Many people do not even realize they have become infected. The parasites that invade our bodies can be worms, which many are familiar with, and also protozoa. Worms usually live in the...
For baby food to be considered organic, it must meet guidelines set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the use of chemicals and antibiotics. Many parents feel that feeding their babies organic baby food is better...
The Lycium barbarum plant produces berries with medicinal properties. This plant, wolfberry, has played an important role in traditional medicine for centuries. Ancient healers used Lycium to treat a broad range of symptoms, including liver and...
Your skin naturally produces vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, in response to intense sunshine. Modern living conditions and changes of season tend to restrict the amount of time many people can spend absorbing the solar rays, giving rise...
Uterine Sarcoma is a malignant tumor in the uterine wall. Get expert tips and advice on preventing, diagnosing, and treating uterine cancer in this video.
